International Affairs and Trade Policy Intern

DOW SkillBridge International Affairs and Trade Policy Internship
About this position
About Westwin Elements Inc
Westwin Elements is dedicated to advancing critical minerals manufacturing in the United States. Our mission is to strengthen domestic supply chains and enhance national security by developing essential refining and processing infrastructure.

About the role

Westwin Elements participates in the Department of War SkillBridge program, which enables transitioning service members to gain civilian work experience during their final months of service. SkillBridge interns at Westwin apply military skills to real policy work, receive mentorship from experienced policy and industry professionals, and gain exposure to the national security innovation ecosystem.

Applicants must meet federal eligibility requirements for SkillBridge participation.

What you’ll do

Supporting live federal and international engagements

Preparing leadership briefing materials

Tracking policy movement and translating impact to Westwin

Output Requirements

Weekly intelligence brief

Pre-read materials for executive engagements

At least one full policy product (memo, strategy doc, or briefing deck)

Core Responsibilities

Track international trade and policy developments impacting nickel and critical minerals

Produce decision-ready analysis (not summaries)

Support USTR, State, and Commerce engagement preparation

Build stakeholder maps across foreign governments and trade bodies

Identify risks and opportunities in global supply chains

Policy memos

Congressional materials

Qualifications

Active-duty service member approved for SkillBridge

Strong writing ability with emphasis on clarity and brevity

Ability to translate complex issues into actionable recommendations

International affairs

Political science

Economics

Intelligence, logistics, or strategic planning (military experience counts heavily)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with trade policy or economic analysis

Indo-Pacific, Latin America, or Africa regional exposure

Federal agency coordination

Familiarity with tariffs, supply chains, or international relations

Performance Expectations

Delivers concise, decision-focused work

Meets deadlines without follow-up

Operates with minimal supervision by midpoint of internship

Demonstrates ability to connect policy to business impact

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